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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,058.26, 22,601.16 and 7,667.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,058.26, 22,601.16 and 7,667.82 is: 11,508.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,058.26 : 22,601.16 = 7,667.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,058.26/22,601.16 = 7,667.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,058.26x = 22,601.16 × 7,667.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,058.26x = 173,301,626.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,301,626.67/15,058.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,508.74

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